ROXANNE MESSINA MCGARTY

325 Spring Street Extension, Glastonbury, CT 06033

203 889-6725 rm77d85c@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
Challenging position in the healthcare field requiring experience in clinical pr
ocedures, administrative knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills and current c
ertification.
PROFICIENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Certified Medical Assistant
* Computer Literate: EHR; Microsoft Word, Allscripts Medical Management Softwar
e, Keyboarding at 80 words per minute with 95% accuracy.
* Clinical Expertise: ICD 9/CPT Coding, Medical Terminology, Medical Office Proc
edures
* Clinical Skills: Vital Signs, EKG, Accu-Check III, Glucometer Elite, Urinalysi
s, Spirometry, Minor Office Surgery Assisting, Nebulizer Treatments, PT/INR
* Pharmacology, Medication and Vaccination Administration
* CPR Certification, First Aid Certification
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Prohealth Physicians, Meriden Family Practice, Meriden, CT 2007 - Present
Medical Assistant
Perform clinical and administrative duties in a large fast-paced family practice
setting, assisting eight providers with:
* Successfully assisted with transition to electronic charting as designated 'Su
per-user'
* Vital Signs including determination and completion of appropriate preliminary
clinical testing in timely manner keeping office flow at peak level.
* Preparation of vaccinations and medications
* Assist with: complete physicals, yearly child and well baby visits, pre-operat
ional physicals, minor office surgery and gynecology exams; following guidelines
specific to each practitioner
* Handle emergency situations
* e-scribing prescriptions;obtain preauthorizations interfacing with appropriate
agencies, insurance companies and pharmacies.
* Prepare and process paperwork, forms and reports
* Personal and telephone communication with patients regarding medical records,
medications and discussing testing results.
* Responsible for office management of State Vaccination program
Laurel Oak Country Club, Sarasota, FL 2004-2006
Dining Room Manager/Food & Beverage Assistant
Managed various dining venues at premier country club, assured high level of hos
pitality and service. Hired, trained and supervised personnel. Created and imple
mented policies and procedures. Maintained schedules and payroll and produced ap
propriate revenue reports.
Advantage Eastern Sales & Marketing, Needham, MA 1989-2004
Key Account Executive
Called on major retail and wholesale grocery headquarter accounts, representing
diversified manufacturers in the food industry. Managed promotional activity and
sales growth.
Wheeler Clinic, Plainville, CT 1978-1989
Planning Assistant Teacher
Aided and Assisted special needs children of various ages in a prevocational pro
gram which provided daily meals and catering services for the educational clinic
.
EDUCATION
Stone Academy, Hamden, CT; Major: Medical Assisting, included a 160-hour externs
hip (2006-2007)
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT; Major: Education and Psyc
hology (1972-1989/full and part time)
New Britain High School, New Britain, CT; graduate
HONORS and ACHIEVEMENTS
* National Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA
), Scoring 97% on Examination (October, 2007)
* High Honors: Stone Academy (2006-2007) all semesters. Awarded High Achievement
Award for Class of 2007.
* Member Student Advisory Board and Phi Beta Lambda: Stone Academy (2007)
* Volunteer Tutor and Motivational Speaker: Stone Academy (2007)
* Continuing Education Course in Comprehensive Management of Diabetes, Sponsored
by Southern Connecticut State University and CT Department of Health. Vaccinati
on Seminars, including H1N1 epidemic management, Sponsored by State of Connectic
ut
* Super user EHR Training/Allscripts Medical Software (2009)